Membership

By becoming a Climbing Victoria member, you are directly helping to safeguard the future of climbing and bouldering in Victoria. Your support enables us to take meaningful action to ensure fair policies and access for the climbing community.

How Your Membership Funds Are Used

Operational Costs

A portion of the funds covers basic administrative expenses, including:

  • Insurance for office holders – Protecting key members involved in managing the association.

  • Website maintenance – Ensuring the upkeep and functionality of our online presence to provide important updates and resources.

  • Association registration – Maintaining our legal status as an incorporated association.

Legal Advocacy and Climbing Access Protection

A key focus of Climbing Victoria is securing legal advice and taking proactive steps to protect climbing access. Membership funds help support legal efforts aimed at addressing actions that could negatively impact climbing in Victoria.

Individual Membership

This membership is for climbers and boulderers who want to support our work in protecting access and ensuring their voices are heard. By joining, you help strengthen our advocacy for the climbing community.

Cost: $25 per year

Climbing Organisations

Formal climbing organisations with a strong focus on outdoor climbing in Victoria can apply for an organisational membership. Organisational members can vote on board appointments and association changes and contribute to the direction of Climbing Victoria.

Cost: $100 per year

Eligibility:

  • Must be an incorporated organisation for at least two years

  • Must have at least 30 members and a substantial focus on outdoor climbing in Victoria

Application:

  • A minuted board/committee decision is required

  • Applications must be submitted by an official representative (e.g., Chair, President, or Secretary)

  • Organisations must support Climbing Victoria’s mission and maintain communication with their members

Associate Membership (For Supporters & Allied Groups)

Organisations that don’t primarily focus on outdoor climbing but share an interest in our work can become Associate Members. These groups provide valuable insights, expertise, and support.

Cost:

  • $100 per year

Eligibility:

  • Any organisation or group with an interest in climbing access and advocacy

Application:

  • Provide contact details and agree to our Code of Conduct


📩 Want to find out more? Contact secretary@climbingvictoria.com to discuss your application.

By becoming a member, you help protect Victoria’s climbing future. Join today!